Bring your students on an unforgettable trip to Cologne, with a choice of many Christmas markets to explore along with cultural visits around this historical city.
This school trip to Cologne’s Christmas markets offers an engaging mix of German language, culture, history and festive fun. Students will uncover centuries of history at the iconic Cologne Cathedral, learn about the evolution of chocolate at the Lindt Chocolate Museum, and have the chance to try out their German at the city’s many Christmas markets.
The itinerary also includes ice skating and an optional day at Phantasialand, providing a perfect blend of education and festive fun.
Door-to-door coach service, fully vetted accommodation and well-planned activities make this an enriching and memorable German experience.
The Christmas markets in Cologne tend to open their gates in the last two weeks of November. There are several markets across the city that offer a variety of activities, including carousels, ice skating, shopping, and delicious local food and drinks.
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Early morning departure from school by coach
Ferry crossing from Dover to Calais
Continue to Cologne
Check in to your accommodation and enjoy your evening meal
Visit the KölnTriangle viewing platform for 360° views of the city (pay locally)
Sightseeing in Cologne, including the Cathedral, Hohenzollern Bridge and the banks of the Rhine River
Explore Cologne’s seven festive Christmas markets – ideal for practising German and trying seasonal treats - and ice skating
Visit the Lindt Chocolate Museum
Evening meal at the accommodation, followed by bowling
Breakfast at the accommodation
Begin your return journey to the UK
En route, stop in the beautiful medieval city of Bruges for some festive sightseeing
Ferry crossing from Calais to Dover
Evening arrival back at school
Add an extra day to include:
A full day at Phantasialand theme park
Or alternatively:
Guided tour of BayArena
Visit the Michael Schumacher Private Collection
More time exploring Cologne’s seven Christmas markets.
This theme park is a popular choice with teachers because there is something to suit every student. There are six different themed areas with rides and attractions to suit all ages and sure to keep your group entertained.
Cologne boasts four main Christmas markets (Cathedral, Heinzels, Market of Angels and Harbour Market) all within easy walking distance. If that isn’t enough, there are more nearby for your group to explore.
The Schokoladenmuseum Köln explains the entire history of chocolate, from its beginnings with the Olmecs, Maya, and Aztecs to contemporary products and production methods.
Our Cologne Christmas Markets school visits include:
Extras to budget for:
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Many thanks for planning such an enjoyable trip. We had many positive emails from parents, and in the feedback from students, every activity was listed at least once as their favourite (although Phantasialand was the clear winner!)Zoe Frayne, Head of MFL at Uppingham Community College
